The Arizona Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool is the official form required under A.R.S. §15-802 for parents and guardians choosing to educate children outside of the public school system in Maricopa County and across Arizona. This document establishes a legally recognized home education program and distinguishes it from public virtual charter schools, the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, and private school enrollment.
Who Must File
Any parent or legal guardian who withdraws a school-age child from public or private school to provide home-based education must file this affidavit. Arizona law requires submission within 30 days of beginning homeschooling or within 30 days of the start of each new school year if you continue homeschooling.
What You Need to Include
The completed affidavit must include the student's name, address, and date of birth, plus parent or guardian contact details and a signed declaration of intent. You must also attach a certified copy of the child's birth certificate to verify age and identity, as mandated by A.R.S. §15-828. All copies must be notarized before submission.
Where to Submit
File the notarized affidavit and supporting documents with the Maricopa County School Superintendent's office. Keep a copy for your records. After submission, the parent or guardian takes full responsibility for all instruction, curriculum selection, scheduling, and assessments.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Leave no fields blank before visiting a notary, as incomplete forms may be rejected. Use the child's exact legal name as shown on their birth certificate. Do not sign the affidavit before appearing in front of a notary public. Families using virtual public charter schools or ESA funds should not file this form; those programs have separate enrollment procedures. If you need to document your program further, a homeschool letter of intent can supplement the affidavit.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Arizona Affidavit to Homeschool |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 20 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 4 min 19 sec |
| Other names | homeschool affidavit arizona, arizona affidavit homeschool form, arizona homeschool affidavit, homeschool maricopa county |
